Runners cleared for take off for Run the Runway at Scottsdale Airport
Runners and families will get a rare chance to race on the airport taxiways and ramp when Run the Runway returns to Scottsdale Airport on Sunday, Oct. 25. Presented by Volanti and PHX Run Club the event includes a 5K run open to all ages and a one-mile Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under, followed by a post-race festival with an aircraft display and entertainment.
Event Details
- When: Sunday, Oct. 25
- 7:30 a.m. – Gates Open
- 8 a.m. – Stretch with Lululemon
- 8:30 a.m. – 5K start
- 9:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Run start
- Where: Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive
- Registration: $50 for the 5K and $30 for the Kids Fun Run, plus fees. Online registration is open through Oct. 24. Every participant gets a race shirt, a finisher medal and post-race refreshments.
Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to register early at RuntheRunwayAZ.org.
Proceeds from Run the Runway support two local nonprofit organizations:
- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. works to preserve Scottsdale's aviation
history, honor all veterans and award scholarships to students pursuing careers in aviation
and aerospace.
- Opportunity 4 Kids gives Arizona youth in need access to resources, financial scholarships, summer camps, afterschool programs and extracurricular activities, as well as required equipment and uniforms.
Note for pilots and Airport users: Runway 03/21 and all taxiways at Scottsdale Airport will be fully closed starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, for a scheduled pavement preservation project. The runway is scheduled to reopen at noon on Saturday, Oct. 31. Questions about the closure can be directed to Airport Operations at 480-312-8478.
More information is available at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Scottsdale Airport.” For race questions, contact Run the Runway AZ.